2023 World Cup: Jamaica Women vs Brazil Women – Match preview, live stream, kick-off time, prediction, team news, lineups
Jamaica face Brazil on Wednesday in their final match of the group stages of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with both teams still able to secure a place in the last-16 if they were to win.
Brazil are currently in third position – only one point separates them from Jamaica, who are currently in second.
Jamaica World Cup campaign
Jamaica is experiencing better fortunes this time around in their World Cup journey. In their first game against France, they managed to secure a hard-earned point by holding the opponent to a goalless draw. Now, their focus shifts to the upcoming match against Panama on Saturday.
The Reggae Girlz displayed patience while seeking the opening goal in their second game. Their determination paid off in the 56th minute when Allyson Swaby headed home from a precise cross delivered by Trudi Carter. With four points earned from their first two games, Jamaica now has a remarkable opportunity to cause an upset and eliminate Brazil from the competition.
To advance to the last-16, Jamaica needs to avoid a defeat against the strong South American team. However, even in case of a loss, they still have a chance if France suffers an unlikely defeat against Panama by a greater margin of goals. The stakes are high, and the Jamaican team is determined to make the most of this opportunity.
Brazil World Cup campaign
Brazil’s journey to progress from the group stage for a seventh consecutive Women’s World Cup is not yet secured, and they still have considerable work ahead of them. Despite starting the tournament with an impressive 4-0 victory over Panama, the Selecao faced a tough challenge against France on Saturday. Debinha’s goal cancelled out Eugenie Le Sommer’s opener, and it seemed like they would secure a valuable point. However, their failure to mark Wendie Renard during a corner kick proved costly, as the defender headed home the winning goal in the 83rd minute.
Now, Brazil must regroup and prepare for their upcoming match against Jamaica, whom they faced in the group stage of the 2019 Women’s World Cup, securing a 3-0 win. To advance to the last-16, Brazil needs a victory.. However, a draw would be enough only if France loses to Panama. The task ahead is challenging, but Brazil’s determination to progress remains high.
Team News
Jamaica’s star striker Khadija Shaw missed the win over Panama through suspension, but she will return to lead the line against Brazil.
After scoring the winning goal on Saturday, Allyson Swaby’s main priority will be on her defensive duties when she lines up in the centre of defence alongside her sister Chantelle Swaby.
Cheyna Matthews, who plays her club football for Chicago Red Stars, could be recalled to the side after dropping out of the starting lineup on Matchday Two.
As for Brazil, Pia Sundhage could opt for consistency and name an unchanged side despite being edged out by France on Matchday Two.
Rafaelle will feature in central defence alongside Lauren Costa, while Adriana and Tamires are expected to operate as the two full-backs.
Debinha scored her first Women’s World Cup goal on Saturday, and she will be looking to find the net once again when she features up front alongside Barcelona’s Geyse.
Jamaica Women possible starting lineup:
Spencer; Cameron, A. Swaby. C. Swaby, Blackwood; Matthews, Spence, Sampson, Brown; Primus, Shaw
Brazil Women possible starting lineup:
Lele; Antonia, Rafaelle, Costa, Tamires; Borges, Kerolin, Bertolucci, Adriana; Debinha, Geyse
WTX Sport predicts Jamaica 0-2 Brazil
We expect Brazil to take all three points -and off the back of a loss they’ll be looking to their experience and quality to
